THIRD SESSION - TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE

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Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan ______

DEBATES and PROCEEDINGS

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(HANSARD) Published under the authority of The Hon. Dan D’Autremont Speaker

N.S. VOL. 56 NO. 63A TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2014, 13:30

MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF SASKATCHEWAN

Speaker — Hon. Dan D’Autremont Premier — Hon. Brad Wall Leader of the Opposition — Cam Broten

Name of Member Political Affiliation Constituency

Belanger, Buckley NDP Athabasca Bjornerud, Bob SP Melville-Saltcoats Boyd, Hon. Bill SP Kindersley Bradshaw, Fred SP Carrot River Valley Brkich, Greg SP Arm River-Watrous Broten, Cam NDP Saskatoon Massey Place Campeau, Jennifer SP Saskatoon Fairview Chartier, Danielle NDP Saskatoon Riversdale Cheveldayoff, Hon. Ken SP Saskatoon Silver Springs Cox, Herb SP The Battlefords D’Autremont, Hon. Dan SP Cannington Docherty, Mark SP Regina Coronation Park Doherty, Hon. Kevin SP Regina Northeast Doke, Larry SP Cut Knife-Turtleford Draude, Hon. June SP Kelvington-Wadena Duncan, Hon. Dustin SP Weyburn-Big Muddy Eagles, Doreen SP Estevan Elhard, Hon. Wayne SP Cypress Hills Forbes, David NDP Saskatoon Centre Harpauer, Hon. Donna SP Humboldt Harrison, Hon. Jeremy SP Meadow Lake Hart, Glen SP Last Mountain-Touchwood Heppner, Hon. Nancy SP Martensville Hickie, Darryl SP Prince Albert Carlton Hutchinson, Bill SP Regina South Huyghebaert, D.F. (Yogi) SP Wood River Jurgens, Victoria SP Prince Albert Northcote Kirsch, Delbert SP Batoche Krawetz, Hon. Ken SP Canora-Pelly Lawrence, Greg SP Moose Jaw Wakamow Makowsky, Gene SP Regina Dewdney Marchuk, Russ SP Regina Douglas Park McCall, Warren NDP Regina Elphinstone-Centre McMillan, Hon. Tim SP Lloydminster McMorris, Hon. Don SP Indian Head-Milestone Merriman, Paul SP Saskatoon Sutherland Michelson, Warren SP Moose Jaw North Moe, Scott SP Rosthern-Shellbrook Morgan, Hon. Don SP Saskatoon Southeast Nilson, John NDP Regina Lakeview Norris, Hon. Rob SP Saskatoon Greystone Ottenbreit, Greg SP Yorkton Parent, Roger SP Saskatoon Meewasin Phillips, Kevin SP Melfort Reiter, Hon. Jim SP Rosetown-Elrose Ross, Laura SP Regina Qu’Appelle Valley Sproule, Cathy NDP Saskatoon Nutana Steinley, Warren SP Regina Walsh Acres Stewart, Hon. Lyle SP Thunder Creek Tell, Hon. Christine SP Regina Wascana Plains Tochor, Corey SP Saskatoon Eastview Toth, Don SP Moosomin Vermette, Doyle NDP Cumberland Wall, Hon. Brad SP Swift Current Weekes, Hon. Randy SP Biggar Wilson, Nadine SP Saskatchewan Rivers Wotherspoon, Trent NDP Regina Rosemont Wyant, Hon. Gordon SP Saskatoon Northwest

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[The Assembly met at 13:30.] Hon. Mr. Stewart: — Mr. Speaker, I request leave for an extended introduction. [Prayers] The Speaker: — The minister has requested leave for an ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS extended introduction. Is leave granted?

INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Some Hon. Members: — Agreed.

The Speaker: — I recognize the Deputy Premier. The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Agriculture.

Hon. Mr. Krawetz: — Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Hon. Mr. Stewart: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Speaker, a number of guests are seated in your gallery and to you and through you I would like to recognize this year’s it is my pleasure to introduce a very special guest, His Saskatchewan Agriculture Student Scholarship recipients seated Excellency Vadym Prystaiko, ambassador of Ukraine to in your gallery. For the past four years, the Ministry of Canada. Mr. Prystaiko was born in the southern Ukraine oblast Agriculture has offered the Saskatchewan Agriculture Student of Odessa but spent most of his life in Kiev, where he received Scholarship to grade 12 students and recent graduates who are a master’s degree from the Ukrainian Academy of Foreign pursuing agriculture-related post-secondary education. Each Trade. Before he became a diplomat, he was co-founder of one year a variety of talented youth with bright futures in the of the first Ukrainian Internet providers and electronic media agriculture industry apply, and this year was no different. outlets called Electronni Visti. We received 33 applications and the Ministry of Agriculture In 1994 he accepted a position with the Ukrainian government, staff had the difficult task of choosing one winner and three following in his family’s long tradition of public service. Since runners-up. I would ask the scholarship winners to please wave then Mr. Prystaiko has served in diplomatic positions in both as I announce their names. the United States and Australia and as deputy director general of NATO [North Atlantic Treaty Organization] in the Ministry Josée Monvoisin of Gravelbourg has been awarded the grand of Foreign Affairs. He was first appointed the ambassador of prize scholarship. Josée submitted a video about her family Ukraine to Canada in November of 2012. And, Mr. Speaker, farm, along with other farmers and ranchers are growing safe, this is his first actual visit to Saskatchewan, even though I can healthy food in an environmentally friendly way. In the fall, tell the members in this Assembly that he has participated by Josée will begin a Bachelor of Science program in agribusiness way of conference call with my advisory committee once at the University of Saskatchewan. As winner of this before. scholarship, Josée will be awarded $4,000 to help with her studies. And now we’re very, very pleased to have him in the Assembly. Also seated beside him is Mr. Gerald Luciuk who is the Chair Three runner-up scholarships valued at $2,000 each were also of the Saskatchewan-Ukraine relations advisory committee. I’d awarded to Sara Grassick, Miranda Heidecker, and Hannah ask all members to join with me in welcoming His Excellency Friesen. Sara Grassick of Prince Albert lives on a mixed farm to Saskatchewan as well as Mr. Luciuk. with both cattle and grain. For her scholarship application, Sara submitted a video about how the agriculture industry is a The Speaker: — I recognize the Leader of the Opposition. foundation of opportunity in Saskatchewan.

Mr. Broten: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’d like to join with Miranda Heidecker is from Middle Lake. For her submission, the Deputy Premier in extending a welcome to His Excellency Miranda wrote about sustainable agriculture that makes us a as well as Mr. Luciuk, and to thank His Excellency for the work global leader in feeding the world. that he has been doing on behalf of the people of Ukraine but also of the important work that he has been doing in sharing And last, we have Hannah Friesen from Laird. Like Sara, information and communicating with the people of Canada. Hannah chose to submit an essay about agriculture as the And as we’ve all watched very closely our TV screens, as we’re foundation of opportunity in our province. concerned about what is happening in Ukraine, I know His Excellency has done a fine job in speaking through the media in Mr. Speaker, all of these students have shown pride in the clearly expressing the views of his country, the views of his agriculture industry with their willingness to speak up about government and doing it with such great conviction. what makes it one of the best industries in the province. I’m sure that each of these students have bright futures ahead of And I do want to compliment His Excellency on that and let them. Thank you to all of the scholarship winners for your hard him know that everyone in the province is concerned about the work, dedication, and passion for agriculture. I look forward to future of Ukraine. We all stand united with our allies in hearing of your contributions to this exciting industry in the Western Europe for a peaceful and democratic future for the coming years. I would ask all members to join me as I country of Ukraine, and thank His Excellency for the work in congratulate this year’s Saskatchewan Agriculture Student fostering that. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Scholarship winners, wish them all the best in their future endeavours, and welcome them to their legislature. The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Agriculture. The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Saskatoon 5394 Saskatchewan Hansard May 13, 2014

Nutana. Mr. Forbes: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Through you and to you, I’d like to introduce some special guests in the legislature Ms. Sproule: — Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. And to today. First I’d like to introduce Carla Fenton Katchmar. Carla you and through you to the rest of the Legislative Assembly and has been very prominent in the media recently, getting on behalf of the official opposition, I too would like to extend signatures on a petition to create better treatment for youth who my congratulations to these four young women who have are addicted to drugs. Her daughter Chantaey had died at an successfully received these scholarships, and particularly to overdose at the age of 16. Josée Monvoisin — félicitations — from Gravelbourg is very near to my hometown of Lafleche. So I know that country very Attending with her today are good friends Christine Devine, well, and some great farming goes on down there. The folks Shreya Shah, Yvonne Estey and her son Justin and his from French Canada certainly know how to farm. So I’m sure girlfriend, Wray Griffiths. And they are here to watch their that the scholarship will be well used on her part. petition be presented today. I ask all members to join me in welcoming Carla and her friends here to their legislature. Thank And for Sara, Miranda, and Hannah as well, it’s nice to see four you. young women representing the youth and the young farmers of Saskatchewan and I am very certain that you will do an The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Regina Rosemont. excellent job as you go forward into your chosen career in agriculture. So on behalf of the official opposition, I too would Mr. Wotherspoon: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To you and like to welcome all of you to your Legislative Assembly. through you, seated in your gallery, I’d like to introduce two individuals who are important particularly to one of the Pages The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Education. here in the Assembly. That would be Wes and Candace Topal from Fort Qu’Appelle that are here today. And they’re Hon. Mr. Morgan: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to observing some of the final days of their son’s service as a introduce, in the west gallery, 54 grade 5 students from St. Luke Page. School. For those of you that are not familiar with that area, St. Luke School is actually about five doors down from where They can be very proud of their son. I know that Dylan Topal Sandy and I live, and these students, a lot of them, walk past my has certainly proven himself a diligent young man, a thoughtful house. So I met with them earlier today. They were young man with a great sense of humour, and certainly a bright exceptionally polite, courteous, shook hands, and we were able future ahead of him. So I ask all members to welcome Wes and to give them a bit of a brief tour around the building. Mr. Candace Topal to their Assembly. Speaker, these are not only good-looking students, but they’re exceptionally bright and hard-working. PRESENTING PETITIONS

They are joined today by their teachers, Curtis Wagner and Cari The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Saskatoon Centre. Karakochuk, and a number of parent chaperones: Leslie Schriener, Colette Berg, Colette Janes, Jason Deline, Lorne Mr. Forbes: — Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I rise Knihniski, Karen Johnson, Patti Glowa-Meyer, Albie Malan, today to present a petition calling for greater services for young Janice Fox, Sandra Weinheimer, Sheri Lerat, Rob Hurd, and people dealing with addictions. And this has been a major issue Carol Mailloux. for folks right across the province as they come to terms with how they can serve young people better. I’d like to read the Mr. Speaker, I told these folks earlier that this is their petition: legislature, that they are citizens of Saskatoon, owners of this. And I would like to ask all members to welcome them to their We, the undersigned residents of the province of legislature today. Saskatchewan, wish to bring to your attention the following: the definition of child in provincial legislation The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Regina Rosemont. limits the ability of law enforcement and social service agencies to intervene to help children between the ages of Mr. Wotherspoon: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’ve had a lot 16 and 18 years of age. The result is that parents are often of special guests in this Assembly over the years, but I don’t unable to assist teenagers with serious addiction problems think any more special than I have here today. Mr. Speaker, I because their children decline voluntary help. have three fantastic moms that have joined us and a brand new young son, Mr. Speaker. It’s my pleasure to welcome to this We, in the prayer that reads as follows, respectfully Assembly, seated in your gallery, Stephanie, my wife, who request that the Government of Saskatchewan take the many of you know, who of course is so important in everything necessary steps and actions to improve access to addiction within our family and our life; as well my mother, Faye programs for children between the ages of 16 and 18 Wotherspoon who’s been introduced before; and my years, including extending the power toward involuntary mother-in-law, Barb Willows. But I am particularly proud today committals at treatment facilities and extending the time to introduce William Gregory Craik Wotherspoon to the for involuntary treatment. Assembly at only seven days old here today. I ask all members to welcome my son to his Assembly. Thank you. I do so present. Mr. Speaker, the people signing this petition are right across this province, largely in Saskatoon, Prince Albert, The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Saskatoon Centre. Regina, right across the province. I do so present. Thank you very much. May 13, 2014 Saskatchewan Hansard 5395

The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Regina Rosemont. senior governments.

Mr. Wotherspoon: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to And as in duty bound, you petitioners will ever pray. present petitions on behalf of concerned residents as it relates to the lack of safety on Dewdney Avenue. They’re calling on this And, Mr. Speaker, the most amazing thing about this petition government to fix a problem that that government created. I’m presenting page after page here today, is that the number of They’re calling on that government to act immediately, as any support that they’re getting from a number of communities. further delays, they note, are entirely unacceptable, placing And people that have signed the petition include Carrot River, people and lives at risk. The prayer reads as follows: Saskatoon, Rosetown, Humboldt, La Ronge, Wadena, Herschel, and the list goes on and on. Mr. Speaker, I’m very proud to Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray that your present this petition calling for a second bridge for Prince honourable Legislative Assembly call on the provincial Albert. government to immediately take action, as it relates to the unacceptable danger, disturbance, and infrastructure [13:45] damage caused by the heavy-haul truck traffic on Dewdney Avenue west of the city centre, to ensure the The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Saskatoon safety and well-being of communities, families, residents, Riversdale. and users; and that those actions and plans should include rerouting the heavy-haul truck traffic, receive provincial Ms. Chartier: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am pleased to rise funding, and be developed through consultation with the to present a petition today for a residents-in-care bill of rights. city of Regina, communities, and residents. The signatures recognize or acknowledge that residents in care have the right to dignity, respect, and safety; that residents in And as in duty bound, your petitioners will ever pray. care deserve basic guarantees of the quality of care they ought to receive; that residents in care have the right to individualized These petitions today are signed by concerned residents of care that meets or exceeds minimum quality of care standards; Regina, actually in this case all located directly on Dewdney that it is the responsibility of the provincial government to Avenue. I so submit. ensure consistent standards of care in facilities throughout Saskatchewan; and that requiring each care home to post a The Speaker: — I recognize the Opposition Whip. residents-in-care bill of rights will guarantee that senior residents have individualized care plans and minimum quality Mr. Vermette: — Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present the of care standards. petition about Highway 123. This highway provides the only access to the communities of Cumberland House and We, in the prayer that reads as follows, respectfully Cumberland House Cree Nation. This highway was voted by request that the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan Saskatchewan residents as Canadian Automobile Association’s adopt Bill 606, The Residents-in-care Bill of Rights Act, worst road in the province last year, and this highway is still which would provide Saskatchewan seniors with the right waiting for major upgrades and repairs. Mr. Speaker, the people to quality, high-level standards of care in seniors’ care are very concerned for their safety. The prayer reads: homes.

Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray that your I so submit, Mr. Speaker. And this petition is signed by honourable Legislative Assembly may be pleased to cause individuals from across the province, but Carrot River, the government to recognize that the upgrades, repairs, Hepburn, Kindersley, Herschel, Indian Head, Nipawin, and maintenance on Highway 123 is important to northern Saskatoon, and Tisdale are just a few of the places, Mr. residents and must be undertaken immediately. Speaker. Thank you.

As in duty bound, your petitioners will ever pray. The Speaker: — I recognize the Opposition House Leader.

It is signed by many good people of northern Saskatchewan. I Mr. McCall: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to present a so present. petition calling for improved safety on Highway No. 1 east of Regina. The undersigned residents of the province of The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Athabasca. Saskatchewan wish to bring to your attention the following: that the Highway No. 1 corridor between Regina and Balgonie has Mr. Belanger: — Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I’m become unacceptably dangerous, as attested to by the number once again standing today to present a petition to build a second of traffic collisions, many involving personal injury and death. bridge from Prince Albert. And, Mr. Speaker, we have presented petition after petition, day after day, and the prayer Mr. Speaker, in the prayer that reads as follows, the petitioners: reads as follows, Mr. Speaker: Respectfully request that the Government of Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray that your Saskatchewan, until the overpasses are built along this honourable Legislative Assembly may be pleased to cause corridor: (1) immediately install traffic lights at the government to guarantee that a second bridge that appropriate locations along Highway No. 1 between serves central and northern Saskatchewan, as well as the Regina and Balgonie, (2) immediately reduce speed limits city of Prince Albert, will receive a commitment from to appropriate levels within this corridor, and (3) take 5396 Saskatchewan Hansard May 13, 2014

steps to ensure that the speed limits are enforced. celebrate, the community has planned a three-day celebration.

Mr. Speaker, this petition is the latest instalment of a great The school has a long history starting in 1910 when the number of petitions that have been signed. This one in Saskatoon School Board purchased a city block in the new particular has been signed by citizens from Regina, Emerald Buena Vista neighbourhood. In March of 1912, a petition came Park, White City, Pilot Butte, Glenavon, Moose Jaw, Balgonie, from the community for a school to be built on that location, Edenwold, Carlyle, Lumsden, Qu’Appelle, Leslie, Odessa, and by October of the same year the school board had agreed. Montmartre, Fernwood, Melville, Chaplin, Grayson, and Architect David Webster and contractors Shannon Brothers and Zehner. I so present. Cassidy were hired to build the historic 12-room school.

The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Regina Lakeview. The cornerstone was laid on June 1913 by W.P. Bate, secretary of the board, and in April 1914, only two years after the Mr. Nilson: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to present petition, Buena Vista School opened with six rooms in a petition opposed to the correctional service job privatization. operation. The space was expanded in September with two There are a number of jobs within the correctional service right more classrooms for students, and another four rooms that were now in the food services but also in some other areas where rented to the Normal School. William H. Holliston was the very there is concern that these jobs will be privatized. And so in this first principal at Buena Vista and remained at the post for more petition: than 25 years.

The petitioners respectfully request that the Legislative I’m looking forward to celebrating Buena Vista School’s Assembly of Saskatchewan may be pleased to cause the centennial celebrations, including school performances, a 100th government to cancel its privatization in the corrections anniversary program with band and choir, and I have the honour and young offender facilities in Saskatchewan. of being among the special guests. An old-fashioned carnival, antique auto show, children’s activities, and horse and buggy Thank you, Mr. Speaker. rides are also in the lineup for the three-day event.

The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Saskatoon I’m pleased to be part of the Buena Vista centennial and ask all Nutana. members to join me in congratulating the students, teachers, and administrators for recognizing 100 years of colourful history at Ms. Sproule: — Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I am Buena Vista elementary school. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. rising to present a petition which is opposed to government cuts to the harness racing industry. And the undersigned residents The Speaker: — I recognize the Deputy Premier. wish to bring to your attention the following: in 2012 the government stubbornly cut the grants for Yorkton’s harness Hopes for a Peaceful Resolution in Ukraine racing industry, and the government has failed to properly listen or consult with the residents of Yorkton. The government’s cuts Hon. Mr. Krawetz: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. towards harness racing will continue to negatively impact breeders, trainers, and other employees as well as destructively [The hon. member spoke for a time in Ukrainian.] impact the economic spinoffs of the horse racing industry. These cuts will continue to have a great negative economic Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to welcome the ambassador of impact on the city of Yorkton and the surrounding Ukraine to Canada to our legislature today. communities. The prayer reads as follows: Mr. Speaker, Ukraine has recently been in crisis, fighting for its Respectfully request that the Legislative Assembly of identity and survival against Russian invasion and infiltration. Saskatchewan may be pleased to call on the government to On May 25th the country will hold an important presidential immediately reinstate the grant funding for harness racing election in hope of moving towards a peaceful resolution. in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. Mr. Prystaiko’s visit to Saskatchewan during this critical time And, Mr. Speaker, there’s over 1,000 signatures on this petition in Ukraine demonstrates the importance of our province’s that I’m submitting today, and this is from people mainly from relationship with his country. While here, Mr. Prystaiko will the Yorkton area but definitely from the communities speak to the Saskatchewan Ukrainian community and meet with surrounding Yorkton. I so submit. several government organizations. His visit will allow Saskatchewan residents to learn the latest about the situation in STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS Ukraine. It will also give us a chance to reaffirm our support for that country. The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Saskatoon Nutana. Saskatchewan has extremely close ties and an important shared history with Ukraine. In the early 20th century, many Ukrainian Saskatoon School Celebrates 100th Anniversary people braved the ocean to start new lives in our province. Today around 13 per cent of Saskatchewan’s population is of Ms. Sproule: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to Ukrainian ancestry. recognize the history of an important school in my constituency, Buena Vista School. It turns 100 this year and to Since 1990 our province has signed 14 various agreements with May 13, 2014 Saskatchewan Hansard 5397

Ukraine and also established the Saskatchewan-Ukraine impact in tearing down the stigma surrounding Crohn’s and relations advisory committee. Mr. Speaker, in March we also colitis. He and his family have raised more than $20,000 in the provided $60,000 for humanitarian assistance. We look forward past five years. Andrew says that while it is sometimes hard to to continuing to work with His Excellency and the Ukrainian live with Crohn’s disease, he still feels very lucky that he can be community to support the people of Ukraine towards a peaceful active and never has had any surgeries or spent long periods of resolution. time in the hospital.

[The hon. member spoke for a time in Ukrainian.] Mr. Speaker, we look up to citizens like Andrew for taking such initiative to raise awareness and funds for research to help better The Speaker: — I recognize the Opposition House Leader. the lives of those it affects. According to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, there are more than 233,000 Canadians living with Regina Runner Coordinates Royal Road Race Crohn’s and colitis, about half with each.

Mr. McCall: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’d like to rise and Mr. Speaker, I ask all the members of the Assembly to join me recognize and thank Ted Jaleta for his leadership in in recognizing the efforts of young Andrew Ross and wish him coordinating this past weekend’s fourth annual Royal Road success as the honorary Chair of the upcoming Gutsy Walk in Race. Regina. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

The Royal Road Race is a family event that promotes wellness The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Prince Albert and the sport of running, and the proceeds go to local charities. Northcote. Hundreds of people participate in the family fun run, the 5-kilometre fun run, and the 10-kilometre road race on Prince Albert Tourism Leader Receives Mother’s Day weekend each year. Ted’s competitive running Lifetime Achievement Award club, the Jaleta Pacers, partner with the RCMP [Royal Canadian Mounted Police] to hold this event. This year’s race was Ms. Jurgens: — I am honoured to rise in the House today to another great success and raised $24,000-plus to go towards recognize a constituent and friend of mine, Ms. Mona Chili for Children and the Regina United Way, two very worthy Selanders. Mona was named the inaugural recipient of the causes. Prince Albert Tourism and Marketing Bureau Lifetime Achievement Award last Friday. This is one more example of the incredible leadership of Ted Jaleta and the Jaleta Pacers throughout the community here in Despite only being a resident of Prince Albert for 16 years, Regina and beyond. Jaleta’s active participation and role in Mona has had a tremendous impact on the community. In coordinating community events betters the quality of life for addition to her day job as general manager of the Prince Albert Saskatchewan citizens. Not only that — gathering in our Travelodge, Mona has long served the city’s tourism centre, communities for events like the Royal Road Race increases the leading the organization in its many different forms over the opportunity for engagement of children, youth, and families in years. Mona was also instrumental in forming the Destination their community. Marketing Fund which has been key to attracting a number of significant events in recent years, bringing millions worth of Mr. Speaker, I’d like to say thank you to the event sponsors, economic spinoff into the area. volunteers, and the RCMP for contributing to its success. In particular I’d like to recognize the Royal Road Race planning Mona is a tremendous leader and ambassador for the city of community and the Jaleta Pacers for their commitment to Prince Albert. We are so lucky to have her in our community. fostering inclusive opportunities. And finally I want to say a Her passion for tourism, vision for the future, and ability to see very special word of thanks to Ted Jaleta. I thank him for not potential where others may not are just a few of the qualities just being an athletic legend here in Saskatchewan, I thank him that make her so special. Here is a good example. One year, on for his leadership and its expression through events such as the Remembrance Day weekend, a young hockey team was staying Royal Road Race and the Pacers. And I thank him for being a at the Travelodge. They were getting on the bus for their game living, breathing, inspiring embodiment of the spirit of when Mona stopped their coach and said, “It’s Remembrance Saskatchewan’s motto, “from many peoples, strength.” Thank Day. They can’t show up without poppies.” She stood at the you, Mr. Speaker. door with a bucket of poppies and pinned one on each player as they left the hotel. The Speaker: — I recognize the Government Whip. Mr. Speaker, I ask all members to join me in congratulating Yorkton Youth Honorary Chair of Gutsy Walk Mona Selanders on her well-deserved Lifetime Achievement Award and thank her for being such an excellent ambassador Mr. Ottenbreit: — Mr. Speaker, I rise in the House today to for Prince Albert and Saskatchewan. Thank you. recognize a special young man in my constituency. Andrew Ross, an 11-year-old from Yorkton, is the honorary Chair of the The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Batoche. Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s Gutsy Walk in Regina coming up on June 8th. Saskatchewan Athlete in Training for Paralympics

Andrew was diagnosed with Crohn’s when he was only 18 Mr. Kirsch: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I rise in months old. Despite his age, Andrew has been making a large the House today to acknowledge the grandchild of two of my 5398 Saskatchewan Hansard May 13, 2014 constituents, Leroy and Carol DeMong of Cudworth. Their continue to promote innovative health care solutions and grandson, Mitch Bossaer, was born and raised in Saskatoon and improve access to quality care for people in our province, no currently is a student at the University of Toronto Scarborough. matter where they live. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mitch’s goal is to make it on Team Canada for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. QUESTION PERIOD

Mr. Speaker, even at the young age of eight, Mitch knew that he The Speaker: — I recognize the Leader of the Opposition. wanted to play basketball. He was enrolled in Saskatoon Minor Basketball Association until the age of 13 when he was University of Saskatchewan Review Process diagnosed with cancer. As part of his treatment his leg had to be amputated, but this did not diminish his passion for basketball. Mr. Broten: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Moments before question period, the Premier and I both received an email from He was later introduced to the wheelchair basketball the executive director of the school of public health at the community where he quickly became a star player. Mitch has University of Saskatchewan. In his email, he raises very played with the Saskatchewan team in the 2011 Canadian significant concerns about what is happening at the U of S Winter Games. He played for the Canadian under-23 team in [University of Saskatchewan]. And he writes, “Hopefully the the World Junior Championships in Turkey and was also on the board and the province’s political leaders will ask probing team that won gold in Mexico City, qualifying for the world questions and ensure that due process is followed.” championships. More recently he played for the Saskatchewan team at the 2014 Junior National Championships, where they Mr. Speaker, my question to the Premier: has he read the email? took home the gold. Does he share Dr. Buckingham’s concerns? And is he finally willing to ask some probing questions about what is happening Mr. Speaker, I ask all members to join me in congratulating at the University of Saskatchewan? Mitch Bossaer on his many accomplishments, and wish him luck as he trains to be selected for the national team for the The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister for Advanced 2016 Paralympics. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Education.

The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Saskatoon Hon. Mr. Norris: — Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Meewasin. Speaker, we know that the University of Saskatchewan is one of the best-funded, in fact it is the best-funded medical doctoral Remote Presence Technology Pilot Project universities in the country. And, Mr. Speaker, what we also know, as an independent medical doctoral university, is that key Mr. Parent: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, issues of organization and renewal are the purview of the yesterday our government announced a new, pioneering way to University of Saskatchewan. deliver health services to remote communities. A remote presence technology pilot project will be launched in Pelican To ask a very legitimate question about our level of engagement Narrows to help improve access to timely health care for regarding TransformUS, that is this process of renewal, we have patients. This technology is an advanced robotics telemedicine been engaged as appropriate in dialogue, in discussion for platform. It enables a physician or specialist to instantly connect months. Certainly issues around accreditation, especially with a patient remotely and perform real time assessment, accreditation regarding health sciences and health services have diagnosis, and patient management. been part of an ongoing dialogue and discussion. We have received reassurance from the board Chair and from the Mr. Speaker, our government is pleased to provide $250,000 in president that accreditation is not an issue under the funding to introduce remote presence technology as a two-year reorganization. In fact what we’ve been given word is that pilot in Pelican Narrows. This pioneering technology will we’re going to see the strengthening of the health sciences and virtually eliminate distance and time barriers. It will bring health services as a result. Thank you, sir. health care to patients within their own community. This is especially important in rural and remote areas like Pelican The Speaker: — I recognize the Leader of the Opposition. Narrows. Mr. Broten: — Mr. Speaker, I think it’s important to be [14:00] listening to all of the respective voices that are coming from campus. And here’s what the executive director of the school of Dr. Mendez, unified head of the department of surgery at the public health has to say: University of Saskatchewan and Saskatoon Health Region, will lead the Pelican Narrows pilot to partnership with northern In December 2013 the president of the University of medical services and Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation. Dr. Mendez Saskatchewan called a meeting of the senior leadership brings a wealth of experience in the health care field and is a team (deans and vice-presidents) to discuss the pioneer in using remote presence technology in Canada. TransformUS process. Her remarks were to the point: she expected her senior leaders to not “publicly disagree with I want to thank all the partners for engaging in a project that the process or findings of TransformUS;” she added that if will truly benefit people in northern Saskatchewan. Initiatives we did our “tenure would be short.” With that meeting like this will help us build a responsive, more accessible there was the “silence of the deans.” Never in my 40 years patient-centred health care system. Our government will of academic life have I seen academics being told that they May 13, 2014 Saskatchewan Hansard 5399

could not speak out and debate issues. Medicine, there is no impact on accreditation.

This is incredibly concerning to me. Does this concern the She goes on to say, “There is no reputational or accreditation Premier? risk to a change in the reporting structure and, as a result, no implications to the health service delivery in our province.” The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister for Advanced Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Education. The Speaker: — I recognize the Leader of the Opposition. Hon. Mr. Norris: — Thank you very much again, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in a recent email from the president of the Mr. Broten: — Mr. Speaker, the school of public health at the University of Saskatchewan, I’ll just quote directly because it U of S is an incredible success story. In five years, its enrolment relates to these very questions. Again they’re legitimate has gone from 17 students to 238. It has the largest international questions, fair questions. The president says: student body of a school of public health in Canada, and in January of this year it became the first school of public health in Nothing is decided until it goes through our governance North America to receive international accreditation for its bodies. This is an internal matter that the university must master’s program. manage, that we believe the restructuring will make health care provision better, not worse, and that it will force But Dr. Buckingham says, “Much of what has been built over better accountability and collaboration and that we would the last five years is threatened by the TransformUS plan to . . . never jeopardize accreditation. place the School of Public Health under the College of Medicine.” Coming from the executive director who has built Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. the school with his colleagues over the last five years and who is an expert on its accreditation, this is hugely concerning to me. The Speaker: — I recognize the Leader of the Opposition. My question to the Premier: is it a concern for him?

Mr. Broten: — Dr. Buckingham says in his email, “Never in The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister Responsible for my 40 years of academic life have I seen academics being told Advanced Education. that they could not speak out and debate issues.” Hon. Mr. Norris: — Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Mr. The executive director of the school of public health of the Speaker, this government invests this year more than $350 University of Saskatchewan is speaking out because he and million in the University of Saskatchewan. Since assuming many of his colleagues throughout the university have major government, having the privilege of assuming government, concerns with what is happening at the U of S. He says: we’ve seen an increase of 65 per cent to the University of Saskatchewan’s operating increase and operating budget. Major changes with long-term ramifications have been planned behind closed doors, with little or no opportunity So, Mr. Speaker, I want to make sure that it’s not simply for faculty or students to respond. The major rhetoric, but reality. This government cares deeply about our recommendations have been released in May when some students, about our researchers, and about our faculty. We have of our faculty and most of our students are not even on been engaged in dialogue, discussion, and discourse with the campus. university administration and with stakeholders right across that campus. Mr. Speaker, again to quote the board Chair: “There is Again, this is incredibly concerning to me, and it ought to be of no reputational or accreditation risk to a change in the reporting major concern to the Premier. And I agree with Dr. structure and, as a result, no implications to the health service Buckingham that it’s important for political leaders to be asking delivery in our province.” probing questions and to ensure that due process is followed. So again my question to the Premier: is he concerned, and will he Mr. Speaker, we’ll continue to support the University of start asking probing questions that demand to be asked? Saskatchewan. We’ll also continue to support the independence of the University of Saskatchewan. The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister for Advanced Education. The Speaker: — I recognize the Leader of the Opposition.

Hon. Mr. Norris: — Thanks very much, Mr. Speaker. I think, Mr. Broten: — Mr. Speaker, we’re talking about the long-term importantly to the member’s premise of the question, we’ve well-being and future of campus. Dr. Buckingham received an been engaged in questions and conversation and dialogue for email at the end of April from university leadership saying: many months regarding TransformUS. This email comes from the board Chair. It says: You are in an especially tough position and are subject to the expectation the president has of all leaders, that you School of Public Health. It is the program that receives will support TransformUS and the university’s messaging. accreditation and that is not influenced by a reporting structure, therefore the School of Public Health can control My expectation is that there will be no mention in public its own accreditation, no matter where it is housed. A or to government that changes to our internal structures comparative example is the School of Physical Therapy. will endanger anyone’s accreditation. While they may report administratively to the College of 5400 Saskatchewan Hansard May 13, 2014

So Dr. Buckingham, who’s worked with his colleagues, worked record of making sure that we’re investing in the University of with staff, worked with students to build a highly reputable Saskatchewan as well as $5.5 billion of investment right across school of public health, Mr. Speaker, the first in North America our post-secondary sector. In fact, Mr. Speaker, what we’re to receive international accreditation, yet Dr. Buckingham is working to do is make sure that we are attuned to and making now being told to shut up and to not express concerns to public sure that we remain in dialogue with the University of or to government about the likely consequences of the Saskatchewan. TransformUS process. I don’t think that’s acceptable, Mr. Speaker. In fact, I think that’s outrageous. Again, Mr. Speaker, I’ll quote from the board Chair, and that is regarding the issue of TransformUS and medical accreditation: My question to the Premier: does he think that’s acceptable, or “These changes simply reduce costs by combining does he share my very deep concern about this? administrative function, and that would be consistent with our expectations as a board.” The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Advanced Education. Mr. Speaker, what I do have concerns about, Mr. Speaker, is when the member opposite begins to offer opinions about the Hon. Mr. Norris: — Thanks very much, Mr. Speaker. Mr. operations of the University of Saskatchewan. Mr. Speaker, we Speaker, once again the University of Saskatchewan is the all have a vested interest in the success of this institution. That’s best-funded medical doctoral university in the country per why we’re investing record investments, a 65 per cent increase, student. Mr. Speaker, we’ve seen a 65 per cent increase in Mr. Speaker. The questions are fair and valid; the premise that funding under this government. In fact this year alone, we will we are not concerned or engaged, simply incorrect. invest more than $350 million a year in the University of Saskatchewan. The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Saskatoon Centre.

Mr. Speaker, what I will reassure people is that we have been in Support for Addicted Youth dialogue and discourse and conversation, including questions, Mr. Speaker. And again to quote the president: “This will never Mr. Forbes: — Mr. Speaker, Chantaey Katchmar was 16 years jeopardize accreditation. That is the process.” old when she died from an overdose in July 2012. Her mother, Carla, has joined us today along with family and friends. Now, Mr. Speaker, the member opposite raises a very Because of her tragic experience, Carla has had many thoughts interesting question. What we do know about the members to share with this government about how to prevent youth opposite, Mr. Speaker, when they were in government, when addictions and how to help young people who are struggling they were in government, when it came to the University of with addictions. Saskatchewan and the success of students, they didn’t make it any easier by having a 175 per cent increase in tuition, Mr. Carla’s had a difficult time getting a meeting with the mental Speaker. That’s their track record, Mr. Speaker. We’re going to health and addictions commissioner, but I think she deserves to continue with record investments at the University of be heard. To the Minister of Health: will he meet with Carla Saskatchewan. today to hear her thoughts? And will he also ensure that Carla gets a one-on-one meeting with the mental health and The Speaker: — I recognize the Leader of the Opposition. addictions commissioner?

Mr. Broten: — Mr. Speaker, the minister can go on and on if The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Health. he wants but the question was whether or not this government thinks it’s acceptable that academics would be told to shut up Hon. Mr. Duncan: — Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. and to not speak to the public or to government. First of all, Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the government, I want to express my sympathy to the family in this case. Certainly I This government had no problems expressing its concerns when know personally the devastation that addictions can cause to a things were going on at the University of Regina. So it’s family and what that means for a family. baffling why it refuses to express any sort of concern with what is happening at the University of Saskatchewan, especially Mr. Speaker, I can say today that both myself, I believe the when well-respected academics like Dr. Eric Howe, like Dr. Jim Minister of Social Services, will meet with the family if they so Miller, and now Dr. Robert Buckingham are raising major want to meet with us. As well, we will be putting in a call to the concerns. commissioner. We’ve often referred, after meetings in the last six months, in meeting with families and other providers And now we have confirmation, Mr. Speaker, that debate is regarding mental health and addictions, we’ve often referred being stifled and academics are being told to shut up and to not them to meet with the commissioner because we do want that raise concerns. My question for the Premier: what will it take, input. And certainly I would extend that offer as well and be what will it take for this Premier to express concern about what contacting the commissioner about this case as well. is going on at the University of Saskatchewan? [14:15] The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Advanced Education. The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Saskatoon Nutana. Hon. Mr. Norris: — Mr. Speaker, this government has a track May 13, 2014 Saskatchewan Hansard 5401

Funding for Meewasin Valley Authority questioning we had during estimates. I would point out, in the same article that the hon. member refers to by Mr. Hanley, he Ms. Sproule: — Mr. Speaker, our province’s urban parks also says: conserve and protect the natural environment in the hearts of our cities, but this government is underfunding them. We’ve With just 18 per cent coming from local tax dollars [that heard significant concerns about the implications of this being in Saskatoon property taxpayers, Mr. Speaker], the underfunding on the Meewasin Valley Authority in Saskatoon. return to Saskatoon taxpayers has been five to one.

The authority states that funding has declined from $33 to $9 I would remind the hon. member that since this government has per capita, making it impossible to keep up with the needs of a taken office and introduced revenue sharing with the urban and rapidly growing city. Because of the funding crunch created by rural municipalities in this province, Mr. Speaker, that this this government’s underfunding, the MVA [Meewasin Valley government has increased funding to the city of Saskatoon by Authority] has had to make substantive cuts. To the minister: 159 per cent while maintaining our statutory funding why is this government failing to properly fund our urban parks responsibilities to the urban parks and massively increasing our like the Meewasin Valley Authority? investment in provincial parks in this province, Mr. Speaker. We stand by our record with the $1.9 million in additional The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Parks, Culture and funding to the Meewasin Valley Authority for the trail building Sport. in that particular area, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.

Hon. Mr. Doherty: — Well thank you, Mr. Speaker, and thank The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Saskatoon you to the hon. member for the question. We discussed this Nutana. during our estimates earlier this year and had a discussion about the funding of the seven urban parks in the province of Ms. Sproule: — Well, Mr. Speaker, yet again, it sounds like Saskatchewan. this government is not ready for growth, it’s ready for more excuses. Over 1 million people per year visit the beautiful As members will know, this government has a statutory 64-kilometre Meewasin trail system in Saskatoon. This is an responsibility for funding Meewasin Valley Authority in the incredibly valuable urban park. The CEO [chief executive city of Saskatoon. We’ve maintained that statutory funding on a officer] of the MVA, Lloyd Isaak, has expressed concerns that consistent basis since coming to office, Mr. Speaker. As well, the MVA’s mandate, which is a provincial legislative mandate since 2010 this government has provided $1.9 million in to conserve and protect the natural environment in the heart of additional capital funding for trails building through the Saskatoon, is stymied by this government’s refusal to step up to Meewasin Valley Authority, which the hon. member never the plate. seems to refer to when talking about funding for the Meewasin Valley Authority, Mr. Speaker. To the minister: why has this government flatlined funding for the Meewasin Valley Authority for the last four years? I can tell you that the Act stipulates that statutory funding be reviewed every five years for these urban parks in the province The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Parks, Culture and of Saskatchewan, Mr. Speaker. That will take place later this Sport. year. Hon. Mr. Doherty: — Well, Mr. Speaker, if anybody knows The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Saskatoon about flatlining funding to our urban parks in this province, it’s Nutana. the NDP [New Democratic Party]. In the last seven years of their time in office, Mr. Speaker, they did not increase urban Ms. Sproule: — Mr. Speaker, Paul Hanley wrote in today’s park funding by so much as a dime. In the last seven years, Mr. StarPhoenix, and he said: Speaker, we have increased funding to our urban parks, Meewasin Valley Authority in particular, by over 48 per cent, If we want to maintain Meewasin, it is important that Mr. Speaker. I don’t know how she equates that to flatlining. statutory funding be increased. The city and the university have implemented small funding increases this year, but In addition to that, Mr. Speaker, we have increased revenue the province has not. sharing to the city of Saskatoon, that particular municipality that benefits the most from the beauty of the Meewasin Valley Mr. Speaker, as Hanley says, Meewasin boosts an incredible trails, by some 159 per cent over the last seven years, Mr. value to Saskatoon’s culture and conservation efforts. And the Speaker. In addition to that, we have provided $1.9 million in ROI [return on investment] is significant; the return to capital funding for the construction of trails with the Meewasin taxpayers has been 5 to 1. But why is this minister walking Valley Authority, Mr. Speaker. I think that’s not flatlining. away, yet again, from another great return on investment for the taxpayers of Saskatchewan? The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Saskatoon Centre.

The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Parks, Culture and Activities of Community-Based Organizations Sport. Mr. Forbes: — Mr. Speaker, we know that the cabinet Hon. Mr. Doherty: — Mr. Speaker, I think, in response to the committee on CBOs, community-based organizations, recently question from the hon. member, this is exactly the line of did a review of government processes related to agreements 5402 Saskatchewan Hansard May 13, 2014 with CBOs and is now requiring CBOs to actually have policies Sutherland by paying him during the campaign period. Wisely, and guidelines in place in regard to political activities. Could the food bank refused to do that, but it is incredibly concerning the Minister of Social Services outline if there were any specific that they were even asked to do that. To the minister: will she problems that led to this requirement for CBOs to have political agree that an independent investigation is needed into this activity policies in place? matter?

The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Social Services. The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Social Services.

Hon. Ms. Draude: — Mr. Speaker, I’m very delighted to be Hon. Ms. Draude: — Mr. Speaker, to the member opposite, the able to talk about our community-based organizations and the allegation he has just brought up is something that of course we great work that they do right across the province, whether it’s in would be concerned about. But at the same time, Mr. Speaker, the ministry that I’m responsible for or Health or the other we know the good work that they are doing. I’ve had an human services ministries. Mr. Speaker, we can’t do what the opportunity to meet with the CEO of the food bank here in community-based organizations do. On the ground, they have a Regina and talk about not only the work that they’re doing for chance to deal with people first hands-on and know their unique people that are using the food bank but the added opportunities situations. to talk about skills and training.

Mr. Speaker, I think when it comes to community-based Mr. Speaker, there are individuals on both sides of the House — organizations, we’re always making sure that they can provide but I can tell you specifically on this side of the House — that the information not only to us but for the citizens of the are really concerned about it and have a passion for ensuring province when it comes to whatever program that we’ve been that work happens for our vulnerable individuals. talking about. Mr. Speaker, we’ve had the chance in the last number of years to meet with many of them. We have well over Mr. Speaker, I know that we all have friends on one side of the 200 community-based organizations in the province. Just about . . . In various organizations, the community-based $400 million is spent on those CBOs, and they do a great job organizations that we rely on, this government, are lots of times when it comes to dealing with people with disability, our are not only our friends but they are our family members, and children in care, our seniors. And, Mr. Speaker, I’ve got to tell we have the opportunity to work with them. you, as a province, we thank them wholeheartedly for the work that they do. Mr. Speaker, these are the kind of questions that I’m sure the member opposite would like to ask, from using everything as a The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Saskatoon Centre. political football, as he normally does. But my question to him is making sure that the services that are provided for people that Mr. Forbes: — Mr. Speaker, would the Minister of Social are vulnerable are something that they are providing. That’s my Services agree that it would be highly inappropriate to ask a goal, and it’s the goal of every member on this side of the community-based organization to use its resources to support a House. political party or an individual candidate? The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Saskatoon Centre. The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Social Services. Mr. Forbes: — I think, Mr. Speaker, the question when it Hon. Ms. Draude: — Mr. Speaker, I’m not really sure where speaks to transparency and accountability and ethics of this the member opposite is coming from. I know that CBOs have a House is, does she think that this deserves or warrants an task to do, that they are, that their work is for individuals on the investigation? ground. I’m not really sure if there’s a political purpose with that. The Speaker: — I recognize the Government House Leader.

But I assure you that when it comes to making sure that our Hon. Mr. Harrison: — We’re going to take notice of that vulnerable individuals are looked after, regardless of the party question, Mr. Speaker. that is in government in this House, I think that we would ensure that their work is to look at everybody across the The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Saskatoon province. We won’t put a political hat on anybody. Riversdale.

The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Saskatoon Centre. Health Care and the Lean Initiative

Mr. Forbes: — Thank you very much. The Saskatoon Food Ms. Chartier: — In the basic criteria for a contract with John Bank & Learning Centre receives provincial government Black, the $40 million US-based [United States] consultant, funding, and it therefore follows very strict rules about how it requires the development and implementation of a policy for uses that funding. And the food bank is also a charity, so it also anchor draggers. It’s right on his website, Mr. Speaker, and it’s has to follow strict rules that are laid out by the Canada listed as a requirement for any organization with whom John Revenue Agency to not use its resources for political purposes. Black has a contract. To the minister: what is an anchor dragger? But we recently have learned that the Sask Party was involved in asking the Saskatoon Food Bank to use its resources to The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Health. support the election campaign for the member of Saskatoon May 13, 2014 Saskatchewan Hansard 5403

Hon. Mr. Duncan: — Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Standing Committee on Crown and Central Agencies Many people would assume that that would be an NDP government, but that’s not the case in this respect. I know the Mr. Brkich: — Mr. Speaker, I am instructed by the Standing members opposite have brought up a number of things in Committee on Crown and Central Agencies to report Bill No. relation to the John Black contract and what John Black asked 99, The Public Employees Pension Plan Amendment Act, 2013 for in terms of what’s the information on his website. We’ve without amendment. been able to, I think, talk publicly and talk with the members opposite that a number of the things that they’ve brought up in The Speaker: — When shall this bill be considered in terms of the JBA [John Black and Associates] contract actually Committee of the Whole? I recognize the Minister of Finance. haven’t taken place here in Saskatchewan. With respect to this, I’m not aware that this term is used in our contract or has ever Hon. Mr. Krawetz: — Mr. Speaker, I request leave to waive been used in Saskatchewan. consideration in Committee of the Whole on this bill and that the bill be now read the third time. The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Saskatoon Riversdale. The Speaker: — The Minister of Finance has requested leave to waive consideration in Committee of the Whole on Bill No. Ms. Chartier: — We know that one of the biggest problems 99, The Public Employees Pension Plan Amendment Act, 2013 with the Premier’s lean pet project is the fact that many health and that the bill now be read the third time. Is leave granted? care workers are afraid to speak out because of the culture of intimidation over lean, and that is because this government is Some Hon. Members: — Agreed. treating them like anchor draggers. In his book, John Black says dealing with anchor draggers is an essential step for The Speaker: — Thank you. The minister may proceed to implementing lean. It’s number 11 of the 13 steps that John move third reading. Black says are essential to lean implementation. He writes: THIRD READINGS Deal with excess people at the onset. Devise a growth strategy, and remove the anchor-draggers and managers Bill No. 99 — The Public Employees Pension Plan who won’t give new ideas a fair trial. Recognize the early Amendment Act, 2013 leaders who can change others. Hon. Mr. Krawetz: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I To the minister: how can he justify this kind of treatment of our move that this bill be now read the third time and passed under hard-working and dedicated health care professionals? its title.

The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Health. The Speaker: — It has been moved by the Minister of Finance that Bill No. 99, The Public Employees Pension Plan Hon. Mr. Duncan: — Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Amendment Act, 2013 be now read the third time and passed Speaker, I can certainly talk to our growth strategy within the under its title. Is the Assembly ready for the question? Ministry of Health and the entire health care system: for the first time ever, Mr. Speaker, 11,000 RNs [registered nurse] Some Hon. Members: — Question. licensed to work in the province — the first time we’ve ever in fact been over 10,000, Mr. Speaker, well over 1,000 under this The Speaker: — Is it the pleasure of the Assembly to adopt the term of this government being in office — 423 more physicians motion? practising in Saskatchewan. That’s about the Saskatchewan growth plan when it comes to health care, a 24 per cent increase Some Hon. Members: — Agreed. in just seven years. The Speaker: — Carried. And, Mr. Speaker, we’ve talked a lot about some of the work, the good work that lean has accomplished. This was just put out Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel: — Third reading of a week ago by Sunrise Health Region with respect to mental this bill. health services, which I think are important. Some of the work of lean, this has been the results: they reduced patient treatment [14:30] appointment wait-lists from over 100 in the months prior to lean being implemented down to 18 and now down to zero, a PRESENTING REPORTS BY STANDING wait-list of zero. They reduced quality defects by 58 per cent in AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES notes being transcribed. These are just two examples, and there are much, much more examples of where lean is being effective The Speaker: — I recognize the Chair of Crown and Central in the health care system. Agencies.

PRESENTING REPORTS BY STANDING Standing Committee on Crown and Central Agencies AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES Mr. Brkich: — Mr. Speaker, I’m instructed by the Standing The Speaker: — I recognize the Chair of the Crown and Committee on Crown and Central Agencies to report Bill No. Central Agencies Committee. 134, The Financial Administration Amendment Act, 2014 5404 Saskatchewan Hansard May 13, 2014 without amendment. The Speaker: — The Minister of Finance has requested leave to waive consideration of Committee of the Whole on Bill No. The Speaker: — When shall this bill be considered in 135, The Income Tax Amendment Act, 2014 and that the bill Committee of the Whole? I recognize the Minister of Finance. now be read the third time. Is leave granted?

Hon. Mr. Krawetz: — Mr. Speaker, I request leave to waive Some Hon. Members: — Agreed. consideration in Committee of the Whole on this bill and that the bill be now read the third time. The Speaker: — The minister may proceed to move third reading. The Speaker: — The Minister of Finance has requested leave to waive consideration in Committee of the Whole on Bill No. THIRD READINGS 134, The Financial Administration Amendment Act, 2014 and that the bill now be read the third time. Is leave granted? Bill No. 135 — The Income Tax Amendment Act, 2014

Some Hon. Members: — Agreed. Hon. Mr. Krawetz: — Mr. Speaker, I move that this bill be now read the third time and passed under its title. The Speaker: — The minister may proceed to move third reading. The Speaker: — The Minister of Finance has moved that Bill No. 135, The Income Tax Amendment Act, 2014 be now read THIRD READINGS the third time and passed under its title. Is the Assembly ready for the question? Bill No. 134 — The Financial Administration Amendment Act, 2014 Some Hon. Members: — Question.

Hon. Mr. Krawetz: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move that The Speaker: — Is it the pleasure of the Assembly to adopt the this bill be now read the third time and passed under its title. motion?

The Speaker: — It has been moved by the Minister of Finance Some Hon. Members: — Agreed. that Bill No. 134, The Financial Administration Act, 2014 be now read the third time and passed under its title. Is the The Speaker: — Carried. Assembly ready for the question? Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel: — Third reading of Some Hon. Members: — Question. this bill.

The Speaker: — Is it the pleasure of the Assembly to adopt the The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Social Services. motion? Hon. Ms. Draude: — Mr. Speaker, I’d ask for leave to Some Hon. Members: — Agreed. introduce guests.

The Speaker: — Carried. The Speaker: — The Minister of Social Services has requested leave to introduce guests. Is leave granted? Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel: — Third reading of this bill. Some Hon. Members: — Agreed.

PRESENTING REPORTS BY STANDING The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Social Services. AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS The Speaker: — I recognize the Chair of Crown and Central Agencies. Hon. Ms. Draude: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, to you and through you it gives me great pleasure to introduce a Standing Committee on Crown and Central Agencies school group from my hometown of Kelvington. We have 17 grade 4 students from the Robert Melrose Elementary School in Mr. Brkich: — Mr. Speaker, I’m instructed by the Standing Kelvington that have driven here today. I know it’s a two and Committee on Crown and Central Agencies to report Bill No. three-quarter hour drive and I’m really delighted to see you here 135, The Income Tax Amendment Act, 2014 without today. amendment. With them is their teachers, Monique Gollings and Jessica The Speaker: — When shall this bill be considered in Welder, and we have parent chaperones Jelaine Donald, Ken Committee of the Whole? I recognize the Minister of Finance. Radke, Sara McChesney, David Mennie, Kelly Onyskiw, Dion Patenaude, Kelsey Robinson, Denita Taniskishayinew, Tracey Hon. Mr. Krawetz: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I Ziola, and Troy Lockie. I’m going to be really delighted to meet request leave to waive consideration in Committee of the Whole with you in a few minutes and answer any questions you may on this bill and that the bill be now read the third time. have. And welcome to your legislature. I’m asking all my May 13, 2014 Saskatchewan Hansard 5405 colleagues to join with me and asking them to welcome you to Governor in Council appoint Mr. Ronald J. Kruzeniski, your legislature here in Saskatchewan. Q.C., S.V.M., of the city of Regina in the province of Saskatchewan, as Information and Privacy Commissioner The Speaker: — I recognize the Government House Leader. pursuant to section 38 of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Hon. Mr. Harrison: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’d like to ask for leave to move a motion for an address to Her Honour the Is the Assembly ready for the question? Lieutenant Governor. Some Hon. Members: — Question. The Speaker: — The Government House Leader has requested leave to move a motion regarding the Information and Privacy The Speaker: — Is it the pleasure of the Assembly to adopt the Commissioner. No, introductions? Okay, to do introductions. Is motion? leave granted? Some Hon. Members: — Agreed. Some Hon. Members: — Agreed. The Speaker: — Carried. The Speaker: — I recognize the Government House . . . [inaudible interjection] . . . Me? I didn’t hear what you said. ORDERS OF THE DAY Well thank you, Mr. Government House Leader, for giving me the opportunity to introduce guests. WRITTEN QUESTIONS

We have seated in the Speaker’s gallery Mr. Ron Kruzeniski The Speaker: — I recognize the Government Whip. and his wife, Yvonne, and unseen by members is his second best friend, Dane. Mr. Kruzeniski is the recommendation of the Mr. Ottenbreit: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to table the Board of Internal Economy to the appointment of the answers to questions 347 through 352. Information and Privacy Commissioner. I would ask all members to welcome him to his Legislative Assembly. The Speaker: — The Government Whip has tabled responses to questions 347 through 352. I recognize the Government I recognize the Government House Leader. Whip.

Hon. Mr. Harrison: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’d like to ask Mr. Ottenbreit: — Thank you again, Mr. Speaker. I wish to for leave to move a motion for an address to Her Honour the order the answers to questions 353 through 356. Lieutenant Governor. The Speaker: — The Government Whip has ordered responses The Speaker: — The Government House Leader has requested to questions 353 through 356. I recognize the Government leave for a motion of address to the Lieutenant Governor, which Whip. is what I was expecting earlier. Is leave granted? Mr. Ottenbreit: — Mr. Speaker, I wish to table the answers to Some Hon. Members: — Agreed. questions 357 through 401.

The Speaker: — I recognize the Government House Leader. The Speaker: — The Government Whip has tabled responses to questions 357 through 401. MOTIONS GOVERNMENT ORDERS Appointment of the Information and Privacy Commissioner SECOND READINGS Hon. Mr. Harrison: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move: Bill No. 139 — The Election Amendment Act, 2014 That an humble address be presented to Her Honour the Lieutenant Governor recommending that the Lieutenant The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Justice and Governor in Council appoint Mr. Ronald J. Kruzeniski, Attorney General. Q.C., S.V.M., of the city of Regina in the province of Saskatchewan, as Information and Privacy Commissioner Hon. Mr. Wyant: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I pursuant to section 38 of The Freedom of Information and rise today to move second reading of The Election Amendment Protection of Privacy Act. Act, 2014. Mr. Speaker, this bill will implement a series of amendments proposed by the Chief Electoral Officer that have I so move. been agreed to by the members of this Assembly.

The Speaker: — It has been moved by the Government House These amendments will do the following, Mr. Speaker: they Leader: will establish a permanent voters registry in Saskatchewan and remove the requirement for door-to-door enumeration That an humble address be presented to Her Honour the subsequent to the next provincial election. It will provide for Lieutenant Governor recommending that the Lieutenant homebound voting. It will allow qualified voters to vote at 5406 Saskatchewan Hansard May 13, 2014 advance polls. Assembly ready for the question? I recognize the Opposition House Leader. It will remove the requirement for a voter who is not on the voters list to swear a statutory declaration in addition to Mr. McCall: — Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. It’s a completing a registration form and showing photo pleasure to rise and join debate on Bill No. 139, The Election identification. It will permit a voter to deposit their own ballot. Amendment Act.

It will allow the Chief Electoral Officer to waive the I guess off the top, I’d like to say thanks in a couple of requirement to set up a polling place in remote locations with instances, Mr. Speaker. As the minister has outlined quite ably, 25 or fewer voters, and instead use mail-in ballots provided by there are a number of points of origin for the different the returning officer in that area. It will ban the use but not components of this legislation. Certainly the work here is very possession of cameras and phones in polling places. much informed by good advice on the part of our Chief Electoral Officer. It’s been informed by work ushering forth It will remove the requirement for election officers to from the Human Rights Commission and certainly from the necessarily be resident in the constituency in which they are to Uniform Law Conference of Canada. And we thank those serve. It will remove the RO’s [returning officer] duty to institutions for the work that we see reflected here today. transport candidate scrutineers. I also want to thank the minister and I want to thank the It will provide that the term of the returning officer will expire Government House Leader for taking great, going to great six months after the return of the writ for a general election, lengths to ensure that the opposition was well consulted on the subject to reappointment by the Chief Electoral Officer. And it items considered here today and that that consultation was will provide that election clerks be appointed by the CEO fulsome and ongoing. And I think when you can have that [Chief Electoral Officer] rather than by the returning officers co-operation in the legislature, Mr. Speaker, it can be and be made subject to term limits like those of a returning productive and lead to a good result for the people of officer. Saskatchewan.

Mr. Speaker, again with the support of the opposition members, So in terms of the actual items in the legislation, in terms of the The Election Amendment Act, 2014 will also provide for provisions made for the permanent voters registry, I’d note that amendments to improve voter access for voters with disability, this is a mechanism that has been called for with bipartisan including defining a friend to include the spouse, child, or other support in this Chamber, Mr. Speaker, since at least 2004. And relative of the voter in order to broaden the pool of who may the way that it is proceeding now will enable Elections assist the voter with a disability. Saskatchewan to take advantage of enumeration work that is being conducted in preparation for the federal election and will It will allow a polling place to be held in the location with a see us go into that next election with that permanent voter liquor licence. Often such a location provides the best voter registry. access in a particular community. I’m really glad to see the provisions in this as regards It will broaden the availability of the voter assistance provisions homebound voters, as regards improvements for voters with to apply to any voter who has a disability that significantly disabilities, Mr. Speaker, and I think those are ones that again restricts the ability of the voter to vote. And it will allow an make a lot of sense. And we look forward to having a greater individual to act as a friend to assist two voters and provide that discussion of the particulars of them in committee in the not too a deputy returning officer may use a sign language interpreter to distant future, Mr. Speaker. translate any oath or declaration and to ask any question that the deputy returning officer is required to put to the voter and to But in the main, I think this is a good piece of legislation. And translate the voter’s answers. certainly this is something that has received considerable scrutiny from the official opposition and that we’re glad to see Mr. Speaker, this bill will also adopt the Uniform Law good ideas ushering forth from the Chief Electoral Officer, Conference of Canada’s recommendation that military voters be from bodies like the Uniform Law Conference, and bodies like provided special ordinary resident recognition similar to that the Human Rights Commission being presented here today. provided for students so that active members of the military retain their residence when they are out of the province or are And I think this will improve the access available at our polls, immediately recognized as ordinarily resident when serving in not just for folks with disabilities, Mr. Speaker, but clarifying Saskatchewan. We in this Assembly recognize the sacrifice that various procedures around the appointment of election officials our military makes to protect our democracy and we are proud and the establishment of polling places, but also the provision to be the first jurisdiction in Canada to make these amendments that is made, again responding to the Uniform Law Conference, to better facilitate their ability to participate in that democracy for those men and women that serve in uniform so that their by voting in Saskatchewan elections. access to the ballot box, to this most fundamental aspect of our democracy that they indeed are putting their lives on the line to Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to move second reading of The defend, that that access will be a better . . . [inaudible] . . . for Election Amendment Act, 2014. them, Mr. Speaker. We’re glad to see that step being taken here.

The Speaker: — The minister has moved second reading of So we look forward to the broader discussion in committee, Mr. Bill No. 139, The Election Amendment Act, 2014. Is the Speaker, in terms of the particulars presented here. But again May 13, 2014 Saskatchewan Hansard 5407 we thank the different sources that have seen this work go Revenue Fund. forward, and again I would thank my colleague, the Government House Leader for his work in ensuring that the Is that agreed? opposition had opportunity to have input for this, and the Minister of Justice as well. But with that, Mr. Speaker, I Some Hon. Members: — Agreed. conclude my remarks and enable this piece of legislation to move on to committee. The Chair: — Carried. I recognize the Minister of Finance.

[14:45] Hon. Mr. Krawetz: — Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, resolution no. 2: The Speaker: — The question before the Assembly is the motion by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General that Bill Resolved that towards making good the supply granted to No. 139, The Election Amendment Act, 2014 be now read the Her Majesty on account of certain charges and expenses of second time. Is it the pleasure of the Assembly to adopt the the public service for the fiscal year ending March 31, motion? 2015, the sum of $11,453,418,000 be granted out of the General Revenue Fund. Some Hon. Members: — Agreed. The Chair: — The Minister of Finance has moved resolution The Speaker: — Carried. no. 2:

Clerk: — Second reading of this bill. Resolved that towards making good the supply granted to Her Majesty on account of certain charges and expenses of The Speaker: — To which committee shall this bill be the public service for the fiscal year ending March 31, referred? I recognize the Government House Leader. 2015, the sum of $11,453,418,000 be granted out of the General Revenue Fund. Hon. Mr. Harrison: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I designate that Bill No. 139, The Election Amendment Act, 2014 be Is that agreed? referred to the Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs and Justice. Some Hon. Members: — Agreed.

The Speaker: — This bill stands referred to the Standing The Chair: — Carried. I recognize the Minister of Finance. Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs and Justice. Hon. Mr. Krawetz: — Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. Mr. Clerk: — Committee of Finance. Chair, I move that the committee rise and that the Chair report that the committee has agreed to certain resolutions and ask for The Speaker: — I do now leave the Chair. leave to sit again.

COMMITTEE OF FINANCE The Chair: — It has been moved by the Minister of Finance that the committee rise and that the Chair report that the Motions for Supply committee has agreed to certain resolutions and asks for leave to sit again. Is that agreed? The Chair: — Okay. I call the committee to order. The business before the committee are resolutions for final supply. I Some Hon. Members: — Agreed. recognize the Minister of Finance. The Chair: — Carried. Hon. Mr. Krawetz: — Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, I’ll move directly to resolution no. 1: [The Speaker resumed the Chair.]

Resolved that towards making good the supply granted to The Speaker: — I recognize the Chair of committees. Her Majesty on account of certain charges and expenses of the public service for the fiscal year ending March 31, Mr. Hart: — Mr. Speaker, the Committee of Finance has 2014, the sum of $57,241,000 be granted out of the agreed to certain resolutions, has instructed me to report the General Revenue Fund. same, and ask for leave to sit again.

I so move. The Speaker: — When shall the resolutions be read the first time? I recognize the Minister of Finance. The Chair: — The Minister of Finance has moved resolution no. 1: FIRST AND SECOND READINGS OF RESOLUTIONS

Resolved that making good the supply granted to Her Hon. Mr. Krawetz: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I Majesty on the account of certain charges and expenses for move that the resolutions be now read the first and second time. public service for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, the sum of $57,241,000 be granted out of the General The Speaker: — Is it the pleasure of the Assembly to adopt the 5408 Saskatchewan Hansard May 13, 2014 motion? adjourn.

Some Hon. Members: — Agreed. The Speaker: — The Government House Leader has moved that the House do now adjourn. Is it the pleasure of the The Speaker: — Carried. Assembly to adopt the motion?

Clerk: — First and second reading of the resolutions. Some Hon. Members: — Agreed.

The Speaker: — When shall the committee sit again? I The Speaker: — This House stands adjourned to 1:30 p.m. recognize the Minister of Finance. tomorrow.

Hon. Mr. Krawetz: — Next sitting, Mr. Speaker. [The Assembly adjourned at 14:53.]

The Speaker: — Next sitting. In accordance with rule 32(1)(d), the minister shall now move first reading of the Appropriation bill. I recognize the Minister of Finance.

APPROPRIATION BILL

Bill No. 140 — The Appropriation Act, 2014 (No. 1)

Hon. Mr. Krawetz: — Mr. Speaker, I move that Bill No. 140, The Appropriation Act, 2014 (No. 1) be now introduced and read the first time.

The Speaker: — The Minister of Finance has moved that Bill No. 140, The Appropriation Act, 2014 (No. 1) be now introduced and read the first time. Is it the pleasure of the Assembly to adopt the motion?

Some Hon. Members: — Agreed.

The Speaker: — Carried.

Clerk: — First reading of this bill.

The Speaker: — When shall the bill be read a second time? I recognize the Minister of Finance.

Hon. Mr. Krawetz: — Mr. Speaker, by leave and under rule 32(1)(e), I move that the bill be now read a second and third time.

The Speaker: — The minister has requested leave. Is leave granted?

Some Hon. Members: — Agreed.

The Speaker: — It has been moved by the Minister of Finance that Bill No. 140, The Appropriation Act, 2014 be now read a second and third time. Is it the pleasure of the Assembly to adopt the motion?

Some Hon. Members: — Agreed.

The Speaker: — Carried.

Clerk: — Second and third reading of this bill.

The Speaker: — I recognize the Government House Leader.

Hon. Mr. Harrison: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In order to facilitate the work of committee, I move that this House do now

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Krawetz...... 5393 Broten ...... 5393 Stewart ...... 5393 Sproule ...... 5394 Morgan ...... 5394 Wotherspoon ...... 5394 Forbes ...... 5394 Draude ...... 5404 The Speaker ...... 5405 PRESENTING PETITIONS Forbes ...... 5394 Wotherspoon ...... 5395 Vermette ...... 5395 Belanger ...... 5395 Chartier ...... 5395 McCall ...... 5395 Nilson ...... 5396 Sproule ...... 5396 STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS Saskatoon School Celebrates 100th Anniversary Sproule ...... 5396 Hopes for a Peaceful Resolution in Ukraine Krawetz...... 5396 Regina Runner Coordinates Royal Road Race McCall ...... 5397 Yorkton Youth Honorary Chair of Gutsy Walk Ottenbreit ...... 5397 Prince Albert Tourism Leader Receives Lifetime Achievement Award Jurgens ...... 5397 Saskatchewan Athlete in Training for Paralympics Kirsch ...... 5397 Remote Presence Technology Pilot Project Parent ...... 5398 QUESTION PERIOD University of Saskatchewan Review Process Broten ...... 5398 Norris ...... 5398 Support for Addicted Youth Forbes ...... 5400 Duncan ...... 5400 Funding for Meewasin Valley Authority Sproule ...... 5401 Doherty ...... 5401 Activities of Community-Based Organizations Forbes ...... 5401 Draude ...... 5402 Harrison ...... 5402 Health Care and the Lean Initiative Chartier ...... 5402 Duncan ...... 5403 PRESENTING REPORTS BY STANDING AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES Standing Committee on Crown and Central Agencies Brkich ...... 5403 THIRD READINGS Bill No. 99 — The Public Employees Pension Plan Amendment Act, 2013 Krawetz...... 5403 Bill No. 134 — The Financial Administration Amendment Act, 2014 Krawetz...... 5404 Bill No. 135 — The Income Tax Amendment Act, 2014 Krawetz...... 5404

MOTIONS Appointment of the Information and Privacy Commissioner Harrison ...... 5405 ORDERS OF THE DAY WRITTEN QUESTIONS Ottenbreit ...... 5405 GOVERNMENT ORDERS SECOND READINGS Bill No. 139 — The Election Amendment Act, 2014 Wyant ...... 5405 McCall ...... 5406 Harrison (referral to committee) ...... 5407 COMMITTEE OF FINANCE Motions for Supply Krawetz...... 5407 FIRST AND SECOND READINGS OF RESOLUTIONS Krawetz...... 5407 APPROPRIATION BILL Bill No. 140 — The Appropriation Act, 2014 (No. 1) Krawetz...... 5408

GOVERNMENT OF SASKATCHEWAN CABINET MINISTERS ______

Hon. Brad Wall Premier President of the Executive Council Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs

Hon. Bill Boyd Hon. Tim McMillan Minister of the Economy Minister Responsible for Energy and Resources Minister Responsible for The Global Minister Responsible for Tourism Saskatchewan Transportation Hub Authority Minister Responsible for Trade Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy Incorporated Power Corporation Hon. Don McMorris Hon. Ken Cheveldayoff Minister of Highways and Infrastructure Minister of Environment Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Telecommunications Water Security Agency Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Transportation Company Water Corporation Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation Minister Responsible for SaskBuilds Hon. Kevin Doherty Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport Hon. Don Morgan Minister Responsible for the Provincial Minister of Education Capital Commission Minister of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety

Minister Responsible for the Saskatchewan Hon. June Draude Workers’ Compensation Board Minister of Social Services Minister Responsible for the Status of Women Hon. Rob Norris Minister of Advanced Education Hon. Dustin Duncan Minister of Health Hon. Jim Reiter Minister of Government Relations Hon. Donna Harpauer Minister Responsible for First Nations, Minister of Crown Investments Métis and Northern Affairs Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Government Insurance Hon. Lyle Stewart Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture Liquor and Gaming Authority Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation

Hon. Nancy Heppner Hon. Christine Tell Minister of Central Services Minister Responsible for Corrections and Policing Minister Responsible for the Public Service Commission Minister Responsible for the Lean Initiative Hon. Randy Weekes

Minister Responsible for Rural and Remote Health Hon. Ken Krawetz Deputy Premier Hon. Gordon Wyant Minister of Finance Minister of Justice and Attorney General